Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed.
To check the amount of wear on the chain (8), keep the chain taut and measure 16 links.
If the length (l) is greater than 256.5 Mm, the chain should be replaced.
Important
The sprocket (17), engine pinion (14) and chain (8) must all be replaced together as a set.
Final drive
Circlip
Nut
Washer
Nut
Rear sprocket flange
Cush drive bush
Inner ring
Chain
Spacer
Chain cover
Screw
Nut
Lock washer
Front sprocket
Spacer
O-ring
Rear sprocket
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Removing of the front sprocket
Undo the screws (11) and remove the chain cover (10).
Loosen the chain (sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the chain tension).
Remove the chain with the tool code 88713.1344.
The tool is composed of a ...
Other materials:
Checking the engine timing
Set the engine to the configuration described for the "checking and adjusting
the valve clearances", previously indicated.
Install tool 88765.1188 (G) in the spark plug bore to determine the piston tdc,
the gauges (h) on the tool 88765.1518
And the timing check tool (degree wheel (l) 887 ...
Checking brake and clutch fluid level
The levels should not fall below the min marks on the
respective reservoirs.
If the level is too low, air can get into the circuit, thus
impairing the efficiency of the system.
Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the
intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table ...
Removal of the control unit
Loosen the screws (1) and remove the relay supporting bracket (2), disconnect
the connectors (3) and remove the control
unit (4) from the vehicle.
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